Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-01
THE EXECUTIVE TOUR.
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INDIANAPOLIS, ND, october 1-Daybreak found
the Presidents train in Western OHIO, about two
no lrs west Of Columbus 1t was now moving
upon single track lines and its printed special
tlIhe-card bore the legend: "ThiS train will run
extra with absolute right OF track over all trains"
The night was passed comfortably by the excur-
SlonlStS and without notable Incident. brass
band serenade was eXperienceda little before mid
night, and from time TO time, at stopping places,
voices were heard calling to each other in the
darkness:
About one thousand persons were at the station
At Columbus when the train arrived al 30 O'Clock.
They were very quiet. gathering about the rear
platform and cOntenting themselves with looking
ut the car which contain ID the President. A tee-
gram had been received by Col. Lamont at Pitts
burg from Congressman Cultivate, urging stop
at Columbus, tut the reply was made that owing
10 the early hour it would be impossible. At Brad
ford junction, at O'Clock,
THE PRESIDENT MADE HIS FIRST APPEARANCE
ana greeted q little crowd OF a hundred which had
gathered about his car with hearty "good morn
ing"
of the crowd.
'rhat is impossible now" replied the President.
''She has hard days task before her and is rest
Ing"
''Well, are right glad to see you, SIR said the
spokesman Or the crowd
Il thank you Tor that rejoined the President;
put or the Two expect you would prefer TO see
Mrs. Cleveland"
AT Richmond, Ind,
A HALF ACEE OF SOLID HUMANITY
awaited the train. The five-minute stop was
spent in haGdShaking, the President remaining
upon the platform OF his car and graSping the
hands reached up to him. Breakfast was the only
incident OF the run from Richmond to Indianapo-
lis The day was cool. but promised TO be lair.
The prairie States were not seen at their best;
stacks, and the wheat-tieldS were stretches OF
gray stubble and weeds, but the woods were eve
rywhere glorious. the yellow tints becoming
greSS was made westward.
TIE DEAoNsTKAILoS AT INDIANAPOLIS.
him burst OF sunshine as 1he
contribute toward swelling the crowds, and the
osl Was have n Been The ne aua
crossing, where the President left the cars to the
State House, where he was formally received and
held his reception, is just about mile in length,
THE WALKS WERE PACKED WITH PEOPLE.
The view OF the main street was an imposing
one with breeze enough to make vista
OF futtering color. The procession marched
came a squad Of mounted police, be-
hind came the moving mass with flying flags
and the flashing OF military accoutrements
Next came the governors staff in gorgeous official
uniform, While behind marched a platoon OF police,
followed by band OF musicians.
ps ssns achea Light n6c
II arshal, Gen. kuefier, and staff. Immedi-
diately following came the Presidents
or three hundred. A uniform appearance was at
tanned by tall hats OF gray, with black band;
black clothes, the club badge, and a cane carried
by each member. The club formed in hollow
square, surrounding the Presidents carriage,
and followed at either side, ranged in rows
Two abreast. The open carriage, hidden almost
by drapery OF flags was drawn by eight power
full gray horses gaiiy caparisoned. On the back
seat to the right
SAT THE PRESIDENT, AND BY HIS SIDE WAS MRS.
CLEVELAND.
On the opposite seat was ex-senator Mcdonald
the three being the sole occupants. The progress
OF the vehicle was marked by occasional cheers,
but chiefly by the shrin cries and cat-calls
OF boys. Hats were waved and hand
kerchlefS fluttered from every window. But mani
testify the carriage was the chief object OF the eyes
and curiosity looked its full. The President in
his customary suit OF black, with hat
to match, manifested presence that met all that
high expectation had looked for. The curiosity
and criticism were alike satisfied. AS the car
riage moved slowly up the street there was dis
tinctly felt social atmosphere and greet
ing, which Was tribute altogether
fitting and OF finer flavor than the
noisy demonstration OF political gatherings
The general manner gave this out as the crowd
swept over the curbStOneS into the street, making
two great streams vi people coming down behind
the escort in clubs.